Is Macon, GA 31217 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Macon is a buyer’s market. With about 7.8 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
More competitive than 4% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #356 of 371 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Macon housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 7% of homes in Macon, GA 31217 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 70 days and there were 7.8 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 28 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 11%, homes sold faster (77 days then) and the median sale price fell 3% to $109,952. Overall, Macon is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Jones County, homes here sell faster than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 75%. On our competition score, Macon ranks #356 of 371 GA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 10 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Hillsboro 31038 (0% sold over asking) or Haddock 31033 (0% sold over asking).
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Gray 31032Seller’s market $147 /sq ftHaddock 31033Seller’s market $127 /sq ftHillsboro 31038Balanced $133 /sq ftMacon 31211Buyer’s market $131 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Macon nearby
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Questions about Macon real estate
Is Macon a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 7.8 months of supply in Macon, GA 31217 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Macon?
The typical home went under contract in 70 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Macon sell over asking?
7% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 94.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Macon?
About 0.97% of a home’s value a year in Jones County, or roughly $3,880 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Macon?
The median sale price was $109,952 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $80 per square foot.
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Market data describes housing activity only. Figures are rolling 3-month values from Redfin and may be revised. Methodology